Columbia River Spring Bite: Chinook, Sturgeon, and Shad with Storm Winds Expected

# Columbia River Portland Fishing Report – Saturday Morning Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. We've got some solid conditions shaping up this morning. Sunrise hit us at 7:07 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 5:52 PM, so you've got a good long day ahead of you. The tidal picture shows we're currently between a high tide at 3:24 AM and a low tide coming in around 9:57 AM, so if you're heading out right now, you're in that sweet spot of transitional water—perfect for getting the fish active. Weather-wise, keep your eyes on the forecast. Storm force gusts up to 50 knots are expected starting this morning through very early tomorrow, with southeast winds running 25 knots and gusting up to 35, so make sure you're locked in and safe on the water. Now, for the bite—based on recent reports, we're in prime season for **spring chinook, sturgeon, and shad** here on the Columbia. Winter steelhead are also still in the mix if you're targeting the upper sections. Sturgeon have been particularly active, and if you can get out to the deeper channels, you'll find some solid opportunities. The shad should start ramping up as we move deeper into spring. For lures and bait, I'm recommending **spinners and small crankbaits** for the shad and steelhead, while **live herring and sand shrimp** work wonders for sturgeon. If you're chasing chinook, **spoons and plugs** that mimic baitfish are your bread and butter. Two hot spots I'd recommend: head down toward **Bonneville Dam area** for steelhead and spring chinook, or hit the **deeper channels near the Multnomah County side** where the sturgeon like to hold in winter and early spring. Stay safe out there with those winds coming in, and thanks for tuning in. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on conditions and the bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.